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100 1 _aHayes, I. I.
_q(Isaac Israel),
_d1832-1881
245 1 4 _aThe Open Polar Sea :
_bA narrative of a voyage of discovery towards the North pole, in the schooner "United States"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-14
508 _aTim Lindell, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Open Polar Sea" by I. I. Hayes is a narrative of exploration written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the adventures and experiences of Hayes and his crew on the schooner "United States" as they embark on a voyage to discover the elusive Open Polar Sea and explore the Arctic regions. Through this journey, readers encounter not only the challenges and dangers of polar navigation but also the wonders of Arctic nature. At the start of the book, Hayes describes the preparation for the expedition, detailing the support from various scientific societies and individuals. He reflects on his motivations for exploring the Arctic, the significance of understanding the Polar regions, and the anticipation of adventure. The narrative shares the initial moments of departure from Boston, the crew dynamics aboard the vessel, and early encounters with rough seas, icebergs, and the dramatic landscapes of Greenland as they make their way toward the Arctic Circle. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Hayes sets the stage for a journey marked by scientific inquiry and profound encounters with the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArctic regions
653 _aUnited States (Schooner)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66063
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